Health Assessment Paper

Purpose:
To explore the health assessment process and the role the nurse plays in assessment and implementing care.

Directions:
Students must write a formal APA paper on the health condition experienced by ONE of the members of the Virtual Multicultural Community. From the three virtual families presented, chose one adult family member and answer the questions below:
• Give an overview of the diagnosis
• Explain the signs and symptoms related to the diagnosis
• Describe the focused assessment that you would perform
o Example: Diagnosis is Asthma then a focused respiratory assessment would be performed and explained in detail.
• Identify possible nursing interventions applicable to the diagnosis
• Identify any cultural considerations specific to the client you chose and their diagnosis
You should use appropriate headings throughout the paper to ensure you have covered all topics appropriately. The paper should be a minimum of five pages, excluding the title page and reference page. A minimum of four scholarly journal articles should be referenced.